What does the Bible say about sowing?
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The Bible teaches that what people sow, whether in faith, righteousness, or sin, bears fruit according to God’s wise and just ordering, while all true spiritual harvest ultimately depends on his grace. Psalm 126:6 comforts believers who sow in tears, promising that God will bring a joyful harvest from costly obedience and persevering faith. Galatians 6:7 warns that God is not mocked: those who sow to the flesh reap corruption, but those who sow to the Spirit reap eternal life. Luke 6:38 calls Christ’s disciples to generous giving, trusting God’s abundant provision. Believers therefore sow faithfully in good works, prayer, witness, and mercy, looking to the Lord of the harvest.
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- Psalms 126:6
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed for sowing, Will assuredly come again with joy, carrying his sheaves.
- Galatians 6:7
Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that will he also reap.
- Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."
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